AD 60-24-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Obstruction of fuel cell vent tubes could interrupt fuel flow.
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Required Actions
Drill a 0.098-inch diameter hole (#40 drill) in the aft side of each fuel cell vent tube three-fourths of an inch from the end.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours of operation or at the next periodic inspection, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this directive
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. Models PA-24 and PA-24-250, serial numbers 24-1 to 24-2161 inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Vent Tubes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-24-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-24-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft Subject: Fuel Vent Tubes Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: November 17, 1960 Citation Publish Date: 11/17/1960 Effective Date: 12/19/1960 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24 | PA-24-250 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-24-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: November 17, 1960] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-24-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1960. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-24-03 PIPER: Amdt. 225 Part 507 Federal Register November 17, 1960. Applies to PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft Serial Numbers 24-1 to 24-2161 Inclusive. Compliance required within the next 10 hours of operation or at the next periodic inspection, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this directive. To prevent any interruption in fuel flow should the vent tubes become obstructed, the two fuel cell vent tubes which are located under the wings shall be modified in the following manner: Drill an 0.098-inch diameter hole (#40 drill) in the aft side of each tube three-fourths of an inch from the end. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 193 covers this subject.) This directive effective December 19, 1960. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-24-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-24-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft Subject: Fuel Vent Tubes Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: November 17, 1960 Citation Publish Date: 11/17/1960 Effective Date: 12/19/1960 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24 | PA-24-250 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-24-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: November 17, 1960] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-24-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1960. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-24-03 PIPER: Amdt. 225 Part 507 Federal Register November 17, 1960. Applies to PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft Serial Numbers 24-1 to 24-2161 Inclusive. Compliance required within the next 10 hours of operation or at the next periodic inspection, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this directive. To prevent any interruption in fuel flow should the vent tubes become obstructed, the two fuel cell vent tubes which are located under the wings shall be modified in the following manner: Drill an 0.098-inch diameter hole (#40 drill) in the aft side of each tube three-fourths of an inch from the end. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 193 covers this subject.) This directive effective December 19, 1960. FOOTER:
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